Heavy Equipment Operator

TUQ4 Inc. (TUQ4) is a one-of-a-kind contaminated soil recycling company located near Nanticoke, Ontario, Canada. TUQ4 recycles soil via physical/chemical, stabilization, and batch heating methods.

Job Duties & Responsibilities

• Proficient knowledge of all Heavy Equipment such as earth movers, bulldozers, front-end loaders, excavators, scrapers, backhoes, rock trucks and other related equipment and attachments
• Loading and offloading soil, rocks, debris and other materials from Heavy Equipment
• Advising supervisor of requisite upgrades, repairs and replacements
• Refuel, clean and lubricate equipment as prescribed
• Secure special attachments to equipment
• Follow safety protocols and guidelines to ensure a safe working environment
• Collaborate with team members to complete projects efficiently and effectively
• Ability to train others on techniques and operation of Heavy Equipment an asset
• Conduct routine inspections and maintenance on equipment to ensure proper functioning
• Open to exploring additional training and education, industry related to further personal development
• Other duties as assigned

Qualifications, Attributes & Experience

Personal Attributes:

• Attention to detail and accuracy, appropriately balanced with the need to complete tasks
• Capable of independent and self-guided work, and accepts and adapts to change
• Excellent interpersonal communications skills and professional behaviours, specifically maintaining confidentiality and sensitive information
• Must be able to effectively handle multiple projects simultaneously
• Excellent verbal and written communication and interpersonal skills
• Must be capable of working with cross-functional teams
• Able to manage emergency situations, work pressures and stress
• Ability to work up to 12 hours a day and extended hours as required

Experience:

• Minimum 5-7 years of experience in an associated field
• Experience on an excavator and/or dozer, finish operating experience
• Heavy Equipment Operator training is an asset

Other:

• Eligible to work in Ontario and travel within Canada
• Fluent in written and verbal English, other languages are an asset
• Ability to relocate and/or commute to site location with reliable transportation
• Physical stamina to work in outdoor environments and lift heavy objects as required

Note: This job description is not intended to be all-inclusive. Employee may perform other related duties as assigned to meet the ongoing needs of the organization.

Job Types: Full-time, Permanent

Salary: $25.00-$30.00 per hour

Expected hours: No less than 40 per week

Benefits:

• Dental care
• Extended health care
• Vision care

Flexible Language Requirement:

• French not required

Schedule:

• 10 hour shift
• Day shift
• Monday to Friday
• Overtime
• Weekends as needed

Supplemental pay types:

• Bonus pay
• Overtime pay

Experience:

• Heavy Equipment Operation: 5 years (preferred)
• soil movement: 3 years (preferred)

Ability to Commute:

• Nanticoke, ON N0A 1L0 (required)

Ability to Relocate:

• Nanticoke, ON N0A 1L0: Relocate before starting work (required)

Work Location: In person